"From today on, this is your home and that of your entire family. Welcome to your team, welcome to Real Madrid."

Bale then put on his new white number 11 jersey and completed his the keepy-uppy routine that has become synonymous with the arrival of a high-profile signing at Madrid, in front of the Bernabeu crowd.

The midfielder thanked everyone at Tottenham for his six years at White Hart Lane.

Bale told the club's official website: "Tottenham will always be in my heart and I'm sure that this season will be a successful one for them.

"I am now looking forward to the next exciting chapter in my life, playing football for Real Madrid."

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